The Value of Character Education in Inai Dance in Malay Society

The traditional dance that is still an important part of Malay wedding ceremonies is the Inai dance. This dance uses a specially designed henna container as a candle holder with a flame that must remain lit throughout the performance. This research aims to describe the value of character education in it. This research uses theories related to research topics such as educational and character theories, as well as the meaning of movement. The results of the research show that the values of character education according to traditional, religious and philosophical teachings in Inai dance emphasize that the Malay community upholds an attitude of caution, respect, appreciation and friendliness towards everyone regardless of age, social status, ethnicity. and religion. The value of character education is illustrated through all the various Inai dance movements which emphasize that God (Allah) is the most important thing in living life, and carrying out customs still prioritizes religion. This means that the implementation of customs must be in line with the implementation of religious teachings.